Integrating and Blending Quotations

One way to integrate/blend a quote, is to only use a short phrase and insert it as part of your own sentence. In order to do this, you would...

• insert a comma between your words and the quote, and capitalize the beginning of the quote - ex.: As Lennie held onto Curley's hand he started, "Flopping like a fish" (63). 

• punctuate the sentence as if the words were all your own - so you wouldn't need a comma in between your words and the words in the quote, and you would not capitalize the beginning of the quote - ex: As Lennie held onto Curley's hand he started "flopping like a fish" (63). 

These can be used to introduce a quotation after an introductory sentence or phrase. 

• semi-colons

• colons

• commas

• brackets

Use these when you want to leave out any words in a quotation. 

• Quotation marks 

• Ellipses

• Brackets

• Parentheses

When you alter, change or add anything within the quotation you must include these alterations within....

• Brackets

• Parentheses

• Commas

• Colons

Which of the following demonstrates the correct format for integrating a quote into your writing?

• As Smith says, "Quoting is essential" (102).

• As Smith says, Quoting is essential (102).

• "As Smith says, Quoting is essential" (102).

• As Smith says, "Quoting is essential." (102)

When integrating quotes into your writing, which of the following is NOT a correct way to introduce a quote?

• According to Smith...

• Smith argues that...

• Smith mentions...

• Smith believes not...

When introducing a quote, a writer must:

• start a new sentence.

• use a comma or colon.

• include the word "said."

What does it mean to integrate a quote?

• Placing a quote at the beginning of an essay without explanation.

• Using a quote without acknowledging the original author.

• Using a quote as the main argument in your writing.

• Including a quote within your own sentence.

Any words which are not your own should be enclosed within these

• Quotation Marks 

• Commas

• Brackets

• Parentheses

Which is a better way to introduce and blend the following quote - "George's voice became deeper. He repeated his words rhythmically as though he had said them many times before" (13).

• Steinbeck says, "George's voice became deeper. He repeated his words rhythmically as though he had said them many times before" (13).

• As George tries to quiet and reassure Lennie, he recites the dream, [repeating] his words rhythmically" (13).